ALICIA TERRELL
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Very professional in effective administration and managerial skills. Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and enthusiasm for patient care. Excellent oral and written communication abilities. Extremely knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures. Experienced in care of end-stage renal disease and respiratory patients, as well as cardiac, orthopedic, neurology, oncology, pediatric, gynecology and geriatric patients. Computer literate, masters new application quickly. Proficient in finance management and planning. Keen insight to needs of patients. Efficient at organization and priority scheduling.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
1
1
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
1
1
Basic Lige Support for Health Care Provider ( CPR and AED)
1
1
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
1
1
Hospital Fire and Life Safety
Work History
LVN (Charge Nurse), Full Time Staff
Vermont Health Care Center
Torrance
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities
- Assist with patient assessments and document findings accurately
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Educate patients and their families on healthcare procedures, medications, and self-care techniques
- Perform various nursing procedures such as wound care catheterization, and tracheostomy care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
LVN (Charge Nurse), Full Time Staff
Heritage Rehabilitation Center
Torrance
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Provide direct nursing care to the residents, and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines in the long-term care facility
- Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to me comply with the written policies and procedures
- Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions
- Meet with my assigned nursing staff and support personnel in planning the shifts' services, programs and activities
- Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manuel is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in the facility
- Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply the procedures set forth
- Make written and oral recommendations concerning the activities of my shift as required
LVN (Charge Nurse), Full Time Staff
Palos Verdes Health Care Center
Lomita
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Help care for our residents by developing, monitoring, and evaluating interdisciplinary care
- Ensures coordination and provision of quality nursing care services in accordance with federal, state and facility requirements based on acuity of residents
- Completes reports on shift, change in patients' condition assessment and reports to RN Supervisor in a timely manner
- MAR verification reconcile, passing PO meds, checking blood sugar, dressing change
- Attends scheduled staff meetings
- Count the controlled medications
- Check the CNA's staffing and assignments for adequate staffing
- Give report to CNA's of any special needs of their assigned residents
- Check diet trays with a diet list before the trays are served to the residents
- Do medication pass to all residents and document
- Take vital signs as appropriate before giving certain medication and document
- Document all controlled medications, including the routine controlled medications on the controlled sheet as well as the MAR
- When there is a change in a resident's condition, do a thorough assessment, document, and call the MD
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Full Time Staff
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Balancing the needs of multiple patients in a timely manner
- Ensuring the safety and physical comfort of the patient as well as the patient's emotional and spiritual needs
- Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc
- As needed
- Complete medication and treatment passes as applicable in a timely manner and in accordance with state and federal regulation and facility policy
- Periodically review medication and treatment administration records for completeness and accuracy and report any discrepancies to Director of Nursing
- Consult with attending physician as needed for treatments, medications, etc
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Full time staff
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale
12.2008 - 09.2017
- Emergency Department (ED), performs functional nursing responsibilities: assist MD in various emergency treatment and procedures, adheres to policies and procedures for medication administration, blood transfusion and intravenous therapy management
- Assist EMT and RN in providing direct patient care, provide patient/family education, has ability to recognize and perform in emergency codes
- Awarded 'Employee of the Month' November 2014
- Float Pool Department, float to Medical Surgical Unit, Telemetry and Acute Rehabilitation Unit - works within departmental guidelines and completes assigned tasks on time and in an accurate manner
- Adheres to skin breakdown prevention and wound care protocol
- Ability to recognize and perform on emergency codes
- Completes reports on shift, change in patients' condition assessment and reports to staff nurse in a timely manner
- MAR verification reconcile, passing PO meds/checking blood sugar/dressing change and starting IV
- Attends scheduled staff meetings and training as required
- Accepts changes in Float Pool schedule and job assignments in a positive manner
- Have a willingness to learn new tasks
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency regarding special needs and behaviors of specific age
- Provides care based on care plan under the direction of the RN staff nurse
- Assists nursing technician and RN in providing direct patient care
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), full time staff
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster
06.2002 - 12.2008
- Worked on all 5 units in the hospital from Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Emergency Department, Newborn Nursery, Post-Partum, and Psychiatric Unit - worked within departmental guidelines and takes initiative to expand duties
- Proficient in all areas of patient care under the direction of the RN staff nurse
- Adhered to policies and procedures for education administration, blood transfusion, and intravenous therapy management
- Proficient as regards to special needs of specific age groups
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Float Pool, full time staff
Providence Health Center
Waco
12.2001 - 05.2002
- Have three years of acute care experience in Medical Surgical Unit
- Worked on all 7 units in the hospital from ICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry Orthopedic, Pediatric, Oncology, Emergency Department
- Worked within departmental guidelines and willing to perform various assignments in high tensions and stressful situations
- Adhered to policies and procedures on medication administration, blood transfusion, and intravenous therapy
- Worked also in Hospital Clinics assisting MD In minor and major treatment procedures
- Gives immunizations and allergy shots to pediatric and geriatric patients
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Full time staff, 3 North Medical Surgical Unit
Providence Health Center
Waco
12.1998 - 12.2001
- Provided nursing care to patients of all ages with an emphasis on nephrology and geriatric patients and minor emphasis on pediatric patients
- These diagnosis included acute renal failure, pneumonia, sepsis, UTI, asthma, bronchitis, COPD, CHF, diabetes mellitus, and hypovolemia
- In addition to the care, assessment and collection of data, advisory planning on care included discharge planning, goal-setting, implementation and evaluation of patient-centered care plan
Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Care, full time staff
Providence Health Center
Waco
04.1993 - 12.1998
- Provided personal and custodial care of client with chronic disease or disability, including patient health care, physical therapy, meal preparation and social interaction
Obstetrics Technician, part time staff
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
02.1993 - 07.1993
- Setting up, assisting nurse with scrub, vaginal delivery, cesarean-section, tubal ligation, D&C, tracheotomy and hysterectomy
Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant, full time staff - Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Regional Medical Center
Wichita
12.1992 - 02.1993
- Care of medical patients with end stage renal disease and respiratory disease, cardiac and various disease under the supervision of the RN Staff nurse
- Performed general routine nursing care assisted with bathing including oral care and changes linens, positioning and turning patient every two hours or more to prevent skin breakdown, vital signs and documenting, answer call lights, assisted patients in ambulation and do ROM, monitor intake and output
Board & Care Manager, Nurse Assistant-full time staff
Hearthstone Lodge
Mission Viejo
12.1990 - 05.1992
- Provided basic care needs for the elderly, bath, oral care, ambulation, ROM, physical therapy, meal preparation, social interaction, and was responsible for day to day home management
Financial & Management Information Systems Analyst
A. L. Williams
Hayward
12.1989 - 11.1990
- Analyze, assimilate and review computer systems and interface with management made sales projections and created cost budgets for the firm
Assistant Chief Accountant
Republic Chemical Industries
Cebu City
07.1986 - 08.1989
- Duties included material control, funding, credit collection, payroll preparation and other administrative functions
- Awarded 'Employee of the Year' 1988
Accounting Clerk
Paylado's Accounting Office
Ormoc City
03.1981 - 05.1985
- Responsibilities as part of college training involve journalizing, preparation of trial balances, financial statement, statement of changes in working capital, cash flow and projected financial statements
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
McLennan Community College
12.1998
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Rose Garden Convalescent Hospital
01.1991
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Major in Accounting
University of San Jose Recoletos
03.1985
Continuing Education - RN Degree
College of the Canyons Community College
01.2013
References
- Evangeline Rocaverte, RN, Vermont Health Care Center, 22035 Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502, Taguba_evangelyn@yahoo.com, (310) 895-1007
- Richelle Calalo Ilagan, RN Supervisor, Heritage Rehabilitation Center, 21414 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA, 90502, 424-423-9756
- Nita Caro, RN, Previous Director of Nursing, Palos Verdes Health Care Center, 26303 Western Avenue, Lomita, CA, 90717, Junitacaro@gmail.com, (310) 384-9784
- John Farag, NABIL, Previous Administrator, Palos Verdes Health Care Center, 26303 Western Avenue, Lomita, CA, 90717, (310) 977-5279
- Ruby Vianney, RN Supervisor, Ellison John Transitional Care Center, 43830 10th St West, Lancaster, CA, 93534, 661-416-5885
- Liza Potot, RN Supervisor, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale, CA, 93551, (818) 648-3532
- Varangkana Muangprasert, NP, Previous RN Supervisor, Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave J, Lancaster, CA, 93534, vmuang69@icloud.com, (310) 347-8969
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), current
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR and AED), current
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal (Theory and Practice), 08/01/02, 36, Northridge, CA
Awards Recognitions
- The Filipino American Association of Antelope Valley, Active and current volunteer member, 2002 to Present, Some activities including but not all: fund raising to feed the homeless and poor, implement educational scholarships for selected outstanding students. Donate to typhoon victims and disaster home reconstruction, etc.
- Miss University of San Jose Recoletos Alumni Queen, 1987, University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines
- Miss Cebu Federation of JPIA, 1985
- Miss Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), 1985
- Presidential Meritorious Award, 1985
Timeline
LVN (Charge Nurse), Full Time Staff
Vermont Health Care Center
05.2023 - 03.2025
LVN (Charge Nurse), Full Time Staff
Heritage Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 12.2024
LVN (Charge Nurse), Full Time Staff
Palos Verdes Health Care Center
08.2018 - 10.2022
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Full Time Staff
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
11.2017 - 06.2018
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Full time staff
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
12.2008 - 09.2017
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), full time staff
Antelope Valley Hospital
06.2002 - 12.2008
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Float Pool, full time staff
Providence Health Center
12.2001 - 05.2002
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), Full time staff, 3 North Medical Surgical Unit
Providence Health Center
12.1998 - 12.2001
Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Care, full time staff
Providence Health Center
04.1993 - 12.1998
Obstetrics Technician, part time staff
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
02.1993 - 07.1993
Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant, full time staff - Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Regional Medical Center
12.1992 - 02.1993
Board & Care Manager, Nurse Assistant-full time staff
Hearthstone Lodge
12.1990 - 05.1992
Financial & Management Information Systems Analyst
A. L. Williams
12.1989 - 11.1990
Assistant Chief Accountant
Republic Chemical Industries
07.1986 - 08.1989
Accounting Clerk
Paylado's Accounting Office
03.1981 - 05.1985
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
McLennan Community College
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Rose Garden Convalescent Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Major in Accounting
University of San Jose Recoletos
Continuing Education - RN Degree
College of the Canyons Community College
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